I got this bench down the street from me at an estate sale. It apparently belonged to Wynonna Judd long ago (ok, she got rid of it) and I think this makes it a funny addition to Casapinka AFTER it's been given a makeover. It could go in the black and white entry or at the foot of our bed, which you haven't seen too closely. I have a great contact: My next door neighbor just bought her own fabric and had her upholsterer redo two wing chairs for...you won't believe it...$268. Total, not apiece. They look IMPECCABLE. How shall I Pinkify it?
Great find! Pink Velvet would be great. It would play off the pinks in the cherry blossoms.
Posted by: IzzyLu | May 03, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Paint legs white and recover (if that's doable money-wise) in a mod black/white fabric from reprodepot. Or just drape a blanket over it and call it a day. It's a good entry bench to sit and put shoes on.
Posted by: kiminottawa | May 03, 2007 at 04:05 PM
http://www.housefabric.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=3325
Cartwheel Spring Pink?
http://www.housefabric.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=21043
Ebony and Ivory?
oh, and did I say 'LOOOOVE IIIIIIT'. There is something so posh about benches.
Posted by: kiwi | May 03, 2007 at 05:36 PM
Pink velvet or pink suede. Expensive yes but way cool.
Posted by: Tara | May 03, 2007 at 05:47 PM
You could black lacquer the legs and then find a graphic black and white striped pattern for the upolstery. If you are going to put it in the bedroom... well, I'd have to know what that looks like. :D
Posted by: sarah | May 03, 2007 at 06:14 PM
I agree to either paint the legs in white or black, and the re-cover it in a sleek and bold black and white stripe. Be careful using fabrics like velvets etc, as they tend to show "bottom" outlines from where people have been, and can look "messy" when the fabric is not all running in the same smooth direction! LOL.
Posted by: Mim | May 03, 2007 at 06:20 PM
if you have a reupholsterer who is that cheap, i have a chair i need to send you. the cheapest place around here is about $500.
Posted by: eric | May 03, 2007 at 07:11 PM
I say velvet. Maybe Blue Velvet.
Posted by: Jane | May 03, 2007 at 09:20 PM
Great find Pink!! I would paint the legs white (which Kim has already suggested) and I'd upholster it in a beautiful geometric design fabric.
XO
Anna
Posted by: Anna | May 04, 2007 at 03:34 AM
Def. redo in pink fabric...a light pink I think!
Posted by: Alyssa | May 04, 2007 at 07:05 AM
ok i'm going different from everyone here so far :P i say paint the legs in glossy teal and upholster the seat red.
on that note, send me your upholsterer in a box to Australia. for that price i can sell some great things!
Posted by: drey | May 04, 2007 at 07:37 AM
white legs, snd a stripe fabric
Posted by: Rachael | May 04, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Hi Pink,
www.osborneandlittle.com has some lovely fabrics. I like the Lorca porfiro stripe but not quite sure if it would fit in. The website seems to make everything rather dark,the fabrics are much brighter and lusher in real life!
there's also designer's guild, the website is a bit of a beast tho.
Posted by: Steph | May 07, 2007 at 04:53 AM
Okay, for the entry, here's another thought from leftfield: how about bright kelly green upholstery, with black legs? My first thought was to use the same hot pink going in your dining room. Then I thought green, to go with the pink and also give off a Kelly Wearstler vibe...
Posted by: Jane E. | May 08, 2007 at 01:03 PM
I met Wynonna at a book convention once. She had THE BIGGEST head I had ever seen on a human. Truly, it was like a giant watermelon. I was mesmerized.
Posted by: iloveupstate | May 14, 2007 at 06:25 AM
I'd tuft it like the pink one pictured a post or two above. I love the legs as they are.
Posted by: Megan | June 04, 2007 at 09:15 PM